You move into a new house and want to change a few things. You have three young kids and your husband is working long days, so you wait a while and spread it out over the weekends, right? Not for this mom. Wielding power tools and decorating skills, the cabinets were painted, the countertops replaced or painted into a new finish.
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When I was a kid, couponing was popular. But coupon-clipping is time-consuming and encourages me to buy items I don’t need, which can cancel out whatever savings have been achieved. Besides, the way we shop today is different than the way our parents shopped.
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The Kitchen: It can be the centre of entertaining, casual meals, family get-togethers and more! Keeping it organized and modern can be tricky. However, new kitchen trends are making that easier for you through clean lines, bright lights and hidden features!
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Living with kids requires a family room that works for the entire family, especially the kids. Finding the dècor balance between day-home style dècor and a white crystal palace for the parents is often difficult. It needs to look sophisticated - where grownups will want to hang out, as well as withstand the tornado of juice, toys, Lego pieces and crayons that children bring along with them. A family room that works for the entire family can be possible with a few simple ideas to incorporate into your home’s design.
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